FDA approved Biogen Alzheimer’s drug despite some staff concerns
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the first new Alzheimer’s drug in decades over the objection of agency statisticians who said there was insufficient evidence to support approval, according to newly released internal memos.
Vaccines offer significant protection against covid-19 delta variant, U.K. analysis shows
Public health officials in the U.K. say they are increasingly confident that vaccines offer significant protection against the Delta variant of coronavirus, a hopeful sign as the highly transmissible strain spreads across the world.
WH budget office approves Biden's plan to retract insulin, epipen discounts: report
The White House this week gave President Biden the greenlight to move forward with removing a Trump-era health care policy designed to bring down the price of insulin.
Anheuser-Busch will give away free beer when 70% of Americans get vaccinated
Anheuser-Busch plans to give out free beer to Americans over the drinking age of 21 if 70% of U.S. adults have received at least one shot of the COVID-19 vaccine by July 4 in support of the White House administration’s campaign to encourage more people to get vaccinated.
Feds say employers can require workers to get COVID vaccine
American companies can require COVID-19 vaccines for individuals returning to the office the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission announced Friday.
Long working hours are a killer, WHO study shows
Working long hours is killing hundreds of thousands of people a year in a worsening trend that may accelerate further due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the World Health Organization said on Monday.
Trader Joe's ditches mask mandate for vaccinated customers
Trader Joe's grocery stores will no longer be requiring masks for customers in like with guidance from the CDC.
Employers, insurers push to make virtual visits regular care
Make telemedicine your first choice for most doctor visits. That’s the message some U.S. employers and insurers are sending with a new wave of care options.
Moderna CEO: COVID-19 vaccine surplus possible in 2022
Moderna Inc. CEO Stephane Bancel said Friday that the company is on track to produce 1 billion doses of its COVID-19 vaccine this year, but warned that with manufacturers producing large quantities, there could be an oversupply in 2022.
Purdue’s Sackler Family owners worth $11 billion, documents show
The disclosures show wealth built up by Purdue’s family owners, who have offered to pay $4.28 billion in a proposed bankruptcy deal
J&J, other drugmakers go to trial in California in $50 bln case over ‘deadly legacy’ of opioids
Four drugmakers helped cause the deadly U.S. opioid epidemic by deceptively marketing their drugs and downplaying their addictive risks, a lawyer for several California counties argued on Monday at the start of a multibillion-dollar trial.
Biden WH weighing nicotine reduction in all cigarettes: report
The Biden administration is reportedly considering implementing a measure that would require cigarette companies to adjust the levels of nicotine contained in their products.
Las Vegas hotels hiring hundreds as travel confidence returns
As more people get vaccinated against COVID-19, many are starting to feel safe enough to start traveling again. The Las Vegas Strip is already seeing that demand and hotels are needing to hire more staff, and fast.
Benefits of Johnson & Johnson vaccine still 'outweigh the risks': Dr. Nesheiwat
Fox News medical contributor Dr. Janette Nesheiwat provides insight into the FDA recommending a "pause" of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine after six instances of blood clotting in recipients.
FDA recommends pause of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine: What we know
The FDA and CDC will pause J&J's COVID-19 vaccine over links to blood clots in multiple women.
Girl's HIV infection seems under control without AIDS drugs
A South African girl born with the AIDS virus has kept her infection suppressed for more than eight years after stopping anti-HIV medicines.
2 more GOP senators oppose health bill, killing it for now
Foes from left and right are using the delayed vote on the Republican health care bill to make it as politically toxic as possible for wavering GOP senators to support it.
Europe horse meat scam: At least 66 people arrested
Authorities have arrested at least 66 people in a European food scam which sold horse meat unfit for human consumption.
FDA OKs new Johnson & Johnson treatment for psoriasis
People with the skin disorder psoriasis will have another treatment option after U.S. regulators approved a new drug from Johnson & Johnson.
House panel seeks to block FDA 'vaping' rules
A House panel is again trying to exempt increasingly popular e-cigarettes from new Food and Drug Administration rules.















